The job description of a mother sounds so simple, boring and unchallenging. However, mother’s know differently. Take a look at the real job description of a mother…
To My Daughter…
M daughter is not a little girl anymore. These are the ten things I’d say to her if I could jump ahead into the future…
Jelly with Milk and Fruit
This twist on traditional jelly is popular with children and can be easily adapted using different flavoured jellies or fruits
Cheap Lunchbox Ideas
Many parents are turning to packed lunches to help keep on top of their household budget. There is no doubt that making kids packed lunches is much cheaper than buying school dinners every day.
Why Is My Child A Fussy Eater?
As a parent of a very faddy child I know just how frustrating it can be and how unhelpful some of the fussy eating myths are…
Pinwheel Sandwiches
A pinwheel sandwich is a slice of bread that has been flattened with a rolling pin. The filling is added, the bread is rolled up and then sliced to make small wheel shapes.
Witches Brew Fruit Smoothies
Use your imagination to blend up a wicked fruit concoction to enjoy at Halloween or any other autumn events.
Autumn Feast Muffins
These muffins use oats, apples and carrots, which are harvested in the autumn. They are juicy, fresh and great for a treat!
How to make Rainbow Toast
My son is more into science than art, which is great too. But, when I suggested painting on bread, his eyes lit up…painting and food, what a great combination!
Tips for Cooking with Children
Cooking with children is good for them, they can learn so much… food, motor skills, following instructions, listening skills and safety just to mention a few.
A Gingerbread House for Shelter
I was contacted by the charity Shelter and asked if I’d like to enter a competition they are running to raise awareness of the charity, by making a gingerbread house, I was very excited!
Bread and soup making with kids
Now that autumn appears to have truly hit us I like to start making some cosy winter warming recipes. What better way to start, than with some carrot and ginger soup with homemade bread.
Rocky Road Crunch Bars Fun
Last week, we decided to cook together. We chose to make these Rocky Road crunch bars from Nigella. They were definitely right up BB’s street!
Chocolate Cake Creations
This week, I baked a chocolate cake with BB (aged 6) and it was so noticeably easier than I remember before. He wanted to bake a chocolate cake with marshmallows, sprinkles and a cherry, to be precise.
Edible Fairy and Wizard Wands
For our fairy and wizard week, I wanted to do something with food for a change, so I decided we could make some edible fairy and wizard wands. Here’s how…
Worms in Mud Pudding
After a lovely day in the garden planting and worm hunting, what better way to end it, than to make these delicious worms in mud puddings?
Easter Nest Cake Pops
I always like a challenge. I have never made cake pops before, but like the look of them, so not only did I challenge us to make some cake pops, but we made slightly more complicated ones…..Easter nest cake pops!
Egg Muffins
After blowing so many eggs for our egg decorating we needed to find a way to eat the eggs. We decided to have a go at my friends recipe for egg muffins…
Marzipan Sweet Fun
Children love playdoh and they love cooking, so how about combining the two activities and make marzipan sweets? Here’s our marzipan fun…
A Family Apple Scrumble
We love a good old fashioned Sunday roast. So what better, than to get the whole family involved. Daddy cooked the roast, while I made an apple scrumble…
Healthy Eating for All Ages
We all need to eat a good diet to keep us fuelled up with the energy we need for daily life, but what exactly is a healthy diet?
Basic Equipment
All of our recipes tell you at the start what equipment and ingredients you need. Here’s some of the equipment we use most often in our recipes…
Get Safe
Cooking is great fun but it’s vital to stay safe. Here’s our guide to safe techniques in the kitchen.
Cooking for One
If you’re cooking for one, then be your own VIP. It’s the perfect opportunity to make your very own favourites or experiment with new flavours and techniques.
Tips on cooking with kids
Cooking with children is about much more than the finished product. It’s a chance to spend some quality family time together – talking, laughing and experiencing new tastes and sensations.
Mini Cheese and Onion Quiches
These mini quiches are ideal for packed lunches, picnics, snacks and party food.
Florida Cocktail
An appetising starter, bursting with citrus goodness…
Invest in your child’s education and buy a desk
Recent research suggests that having a desk to work at can have a dramatic impact on a child’s educational achievement….
Childhood Creativity and Stories
From a very young age children understand much more than they have the language to articulate themselves…
4 Ways to Enrich Your Child’s Imagination
Imagination is a precious gift to be nurtured and free imaginative play is the most important of all…
5 Games To Play With a Balloon
Here are five easy ways of using the humble balloon to develop those muscles and co-ordination and have some fun at the same time…
5 Precious Things to Do For Your Children
Read together, play together, give them space, listen to them and give them cuddles.
5 Best Toys
Traditional options such as building bricks, dolls, etc are still the best children’s toys and here’s why…
5 Simple Games to Play on a Bike
Riding a bike is more than getting from A to B, especially for kids, and here are 5 ideas to get them started…
5 Ideas for Keeping Children Amused Whilst Travelling.
Here are five simple ideas for keeping the children amused without playing yet another game of I-Spy.
Do Something Wonderful For Your Kids That’s Free
The best things in life are free and when it comes to giving kids a happy childhood, never more so…